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Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of most services, leaving 20% and other out-of-pocket costs, like deductibles or inpatient copays. Medigaps help cover these costs. What are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to… Read More
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Late enrollment in Medicare or a higher income can lead to higher premiums. However, everyone has the right to appeal their premium determination. Understanding how these premiums work can help you assess their accuracy and decide if you… Read More
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From premiums to copays and deductibles, it can feel so difficult to afford health insurance—especially with rising costs all around us. In this Medicare Minute, we’ll tell you about programs that can help you save on your Medicare… Read More
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Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap (also called the “donut hole”). This means there’s a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs. You enter the coverage gap when your total drug costs—including… Read More
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Whether to enroll in Part B or use FEHB as primary coverage is a personal decision, based on your individual circumstances. You should look at the costs and benefits of each insurance plan and make the choice that’s… Read More
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The cost of your Medicare Part D-covered drugs may change throughout the year. If you notice that your drug prices have changed, it may be because you are in a different phase of Part D coverage. There are… Read More
Posted on February 26, 2024 by
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You can sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B during the General Enrollment Period if both apply: You didn’t sign-up when you were first eligible. You aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. This opportunity… Read More
Updated on February 26, 2024 by
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Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Posted on August 29, 2023 by
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Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action during… Read More
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Medigaps, what are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to work only with Original Medicare (not with Medicare Advantage). They are sold by private insurance companies. If you have a Medigap, it pays part… Read More
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Medicare Minute: Medigap Policies and Why You Should Be Reading Your Medicare Statements
Updated on June 26, 2025 by
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Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of most services, leaving 20% and other out-of-pocket costs, like deductibles or inpatient copays. Medigaps help cover these costs. What are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to… Read More
Category: Elder Abuse, Medicare, SHINE Tags: elder abuse prevention, Medicare, Medigaps
Medicare Minute: Premium-related Appeals and Troubleshooting
Posted on January 29, 2025 by
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Late enrollment in Medicare or a higher income can lead to higher premiums. However, everyone has the right to appeal their premium determination. Understanding how these premiums work can help you assess their accuracy and decide if you… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, SHINE, SHIP
Medicare Minute: Cost Saving Programs
Updated on July 29, 2024 by
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From premiums to copays and deductibles, it can feel so difficult to afford health insurance—especially with rising costs all around us. In this Medicare Minute, we’ll tell you about programs that can help you save on your Medicare… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Savings Programs
Donut Hole? Medicare Drug Plan Coverage Gaps
Posted on June 24, 2024 by
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Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap (also called the “donut hole”). This means there’s a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs. You enter the coverage gap when your total drug costs—including… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare drug plans, Medicare Part D, SHINE
Medicare Minute: Medicare for Federal Employees and Retirees
Posted on March 28, 2024 by
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Whether to enroll in Part B or use FEHB as primary coverage is a personal decision, based on your individual circumstances. You should look at the costs and benefits of each insurance plan and make the choice that’s… Read More
Category: Medicare Tags: Federal Employee Health Benefits, FEHB, Medicare, Medicare Part B
Medicare Minute: Part D Coverage Phases
Updated on February 28, 2024 by
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The cost of your Medicare Part D-covered drugs may change throughout the year. If you notice that your drug prices have changed, it may be because you are in a different phase of Part D coverage. There are… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends March 31!
Posted on February 26, 2024 by
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You can sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B during the General Enrollment Period if both apply: You didn’t sign-up when you were first eligible. You aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. This opportunity… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: MA-OEP, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, SHINE
Four Signs That It’s a Scam
Updated on February 26, 2024 by
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Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Category: Elder Abuse, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Scams, SHINE, SHIP-SMP
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
Posted on August 29, 2023 by
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Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action during… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Open Enrollment, Medigap
Medigaps
Posted on August 15, 2023 by
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Medigaps, what are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to work only with Original Medicare (not with Medicare Advantage). They are sold by private insurance companies. If you have a Medigap, it pays part… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, Medigap, Medigap policies
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